Explained | What is Sanchar Saathi? Why order to mandatorily install the app in all smartphones has triggered surveillance concerns
A row has erupted over the directive of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to mobile phone manufacturers to ensure that the government's cybersecurity application, Sanchar Saathi, is pre-installed on all mobile handsets manufactured or imported for sale in India within 90 days, starting November 28.
Parliament Monsoon session | Lok Sabha to debate Vande Mataram, 'electoral reforms' next week
The Lok Sabha will be taking up a debate on the 150th anniversary of National Song 'Vande Mataram' next week and on 'electoral reforms' on Tuesday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said Tuesday.
Pets not allowed outside but 'inside': Rahul Gandhi amid row over bringing dog in Parliament
Amid a row over his colleague Renuka Chowdhury bringing a stray dog to Parliament House, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said pets are not allowed outside but "inside".
Why won't PM Modi fix Delhi's 'airpocalypse'?
Delhi is, once again, surrounded by a toxic, sulfurous haze, and its air quality was recorded as being just about the worst in the world last month.
DGCA probes Air India after plane flown repeatedly without safety certificate
India's aviation regulator said on Tuesday it was investigating Air India after the airline operated an Airbus A320 aircraft eight times without a valid airworthiness review certificate, a document that ensures compliance with safety standards.
Users free to keep or delete Sanchar Saathi: Jyotiraditya Scindia as row over govt-owned app intensifies
As uproar over the government-owned Sanchar Saathi app grew louder, Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said the app can be deleted by users.
Apple to resist India's order to preload Sanchar Saathi app as political outcry builds
Apple does not plan to comply with a mandate to preload its smartphones with a state-owned cyber safety app and will convey its concerns to New Delhi, three sources familiar with the matter said, after the government's move sparked surveillance concerns.
Nehru wanted to build Babri mosque using public funds, but Sardar Patel thwarted his plans: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to build the "Babri masjid" using public funds, but Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel didn't allow his plans to succeed.
Karnataka power tussle: When will DK Shivakumar become CM? Siddaramaiah answers
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar sent out another message of unity after a breakfast meeting at the latter's residence in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Both the leaders maintained that they would obey the high command.
New complex housing Prime Minister's Office to be called 'Seva Teerth'
The new complex housing the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) will be called 'Seva Teerth', officials said on Tuesday.